A Multitude of Sins: Golden Brown, the Stranglers and Strange Little Girls

This is the first autobiography by any leading figure from the punk era and the first to be written by the author, drawing from his own unique and unforgettable experiences. Hugh, who was the lead singer, guitarist, and main songwriter with The Stranglers, now brings his unique style, humour, and insight to describe the story of his life.

The book begins with a chapter about Hugh's decision to leave The Stranglers in 1990, explaining in full and frank detail why this key moment in UK music history has never been fully understood. The book also covers the heady days of early punk in London, described by someone who was at its epicentre, alongside the Sex Pistols, The Clash, and The Damned.

The life and times of The Stranglers, one of the most notorious and gifted rock groups of the 70s and 80s, are described in detail. This includes the drug busts, fights, prison terms, and – in one memorable instance – the tying up of journalists. Throughout this period, Hugh encountered a host of other extraordinary people who are now household names: Malcolm McLaren, Joe Strummer, Kate Bush, Debbie Harry, and Hazel O'Connor, to name but a few. He recounts the outrageous times he lived through with them.

His 'inside take' on the other members of The Stranglers will be of special interest to the huge fanbase of the era. This fanbase enabled The Stranglers’ Greatest Hits album to sell one million copies in the UK on its release in 1990, and continues to be discovered by the younger music generation of today.